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Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Model number: Serial number: VX1A000437A0...
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 29) If you use the TV in a room whose temperature is 32 ºF (0 ºC) or below, the picture brightness may vary until the...
Choosing a location for your LCD TV To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand: Observe the following safety precautions: 1) Read and Follow the pedestal assembly instructions included with the pedestal. CAUTION: Before beginning pedestal assembly, carefully lay the front of the LCD Panel face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Important notes about your LCD The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction;...
Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, one of the most innovative LCD TVs on the market. This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming.
Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which will damage the TV. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TOSHIBA WARRANTY. Do not plug in any power cords until AFTER you have connected all cables and devices to your TV.
TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 42HL167 is used in this manual for illustration purposes. TV front Green and Yellow LEDs Green = Power indicator Yellow = Power-On Mode indicator (- “Selecting the Power-On Mode” on page 45) See “LED indications”...
(with standard stereo audio inputs) for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream Note: Component video cables carry only video information; separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.
® (ColorStream is Toshiba’s brand of component video.) These cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection. Note: Component video cables provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video or S-video cable.
Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) TV upper back panel TV lower back panel You will need: coaxial cables • standard A/V cables • – For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable.
Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box An S-video connection will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable. TV upper back panel TV lower back panel You will need: coaxial cables • S-video cable • –...
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream and a satellite receiver ® Your TV has two sets of ColorStream AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO DVD player with component video From satellite dish AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Satellite S-VIDEO Satellite receiver with component video You will need: coaxial cables •...
You can use the TV’s IR OUT terminal (infrared pass- through) to remotely operate (through the TV) many infrared remote-controlled devices (such as Toshiba infrared remote- controlled VCRs or DVD players) enclosed within an entertainment center or similar cabinet. Without the IR OUT connection, the device typically would need to be visible to operate it remotely.
Connecting a camcorder You will need: standard A/V cables • – For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) to VIDEO 1 on the TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the TV right side panel.
™ Connecting an HDMI or DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device. This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861-D–compliant...
The CE-Link feature uses the CEC technology as regulated • by the HDMI standard. This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba’s • CE-Link. However, Toshiba is not liable for those operations. Refer to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.
Connecting a digital audio system The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby Digital g or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby decoder or other external audio system with optical audio input. You will need: optical audio cable (Use an optical audio cable that has the •...
Connecting a personal computer (PC) With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV’s speakers. To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Installing the remote control batteries To install the remote control batteries: Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control. Install two “AA” size alkaline batteries. Match the + and – symbols on the batteries to the symbols on the battery compartment.
Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For the CE-Link remote control functions, see the section “Using CE-Link” (- page 64). For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart (- pages 25–26).
Remote Control functional key chart REMOTE Toshiba TV CABLE CONTROL KEY (TV) MODE Remote control device mode selection SELECT s TV SLEEP Sleep timer POWER Power Power Digit 1 Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 3 Digit 4...
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REMOTE Toshiba TV CABLE CONTROL KEY (TV) CH RTN/ Previous Previous DVD RTN channel channel On-screen s TV RECALL display Sound MUTE Sound mute mute Slow FWD* SLOW Slow REW* SKIP z DAY+ SKIP Z DAY– Rewind* Rewind PAUSE/STEP Pause*...
Note: The TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To operate a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you will need to program the remote control. See “Programming the remote control to operate your other...
Searching and sampling the code of a device (8500) If you do not know the device code for a particular device, you can cycle the remote control through the available codes for that device mode and sample the functions to find the code that operates the target device.
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Main menu layout The tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system. To open the main menus (illustrated below), press Y on the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Item Mode...
THINC Applications CE-Link Player Control Channel Browser Favorites Browser * Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection. Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Option S [Opens the Input Configuration menu] S [Start] S [Scans for new channels on ANT] S [Opens the Channel Add/Delete menu]...
Navigating the menu system You can use the buttons on the remote control or TV control panel to access and navigate your TV’s on-screen menu system. Press Y to open the menu system. • When a menu is open, use the up/down/left/right arrow •...
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Selecting the menu language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of menus and messages. To select the menu language: Press Y and open the Preferences menu. Highlight Menu Language and press c.
Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory When you press < or , on the remote control or TV control panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the TV’s channel memory.
To add a channel to the channel memory: Highlight the unchecked box next to the channel number you want to add, and then press T to check the box. To manually add digital subchannels on a physical channel: Use the Channel Numbers and the Dash (=) on the remote control to enter the channel number (for example, 56–1).
Press B or b to select the mode field you want to set. Auto Input Use this menu to enable your TV's automatic input switching feature when changing modes on your remote control. Enable Auto Input POWER SLEEP CABLE/SAT MODE SELECT CABLE/SAT VCR/PVR VCR/PVR...
To remove channel labels: Open the Channel Labeling window. Press < or , to select the channel for which you want to remove the label. Press BbC c to highlight No Label and press T. Channel Labeling {No Label} A&E Press CH UP/DOWN to ABCFAM change channels.
Viewing the digital signal meter You can view the digital signal meter in the ANT digital TV input source only. To view the digital signal meter: Press Y and open the Setup menu. Highlight Installation and press T. A new set of Installation menu icons will appear, as shown below.
Highlight Yes and press T. The TV will turn off automatically after a few seconds. After the TV turns off, unplug the TV power cord and then plug it in again to complete the reset process. System Information Press YES to confirm. After the TV turns off, unplug it and plug it back in to complete the reset.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: Press + on the remote control or TV control panel. And then either: a) Press 0–8; or b) Repeatedly press Bb on the remote control and then press T to change the input;...
Press C or c to select the desired label for that input source. If a particular input is not used, you can select Hide as the label, which will cause that input to be “grayed out” in the Input Selection screen and skipped over when you press + on the remote control.
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Press B to highlight Navigation, and then press C or c to select either Browse Mode or Select Mode. Channel Browser Setup Navigation Select Mode History List Power Off Clear (On) ANT List Inputs List Favorites List Reset Done Press b to highlight History List, and then press C or c to select the setting you prefer: either Power Off Clear (On), On, or Off.
Clearing channels from the History List: Reconfiguring the ANT input will clear the History List. • Note: See page 39 for details on configuring the antenna input. Once 32 channels or inputs are stored in the History List, the • oldest item will be removed from the list when a new channel or input is tuned.
Selecting the picture size You can view many program formats in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, Full, 4:3 HD and Native. Note: The “picture size” illustrations are examples only. The format of the image (in any of the picture sizes) will vary depending on the format of the signal you are currently watching.
TheaterWide 3 picture size (for letter box programs with subtitles) The picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the screen, • but only slightly stretched taller. The top and bottom edges are hidden. To view the hidden • areas (such as subtitles or captions), see “Scrolling the ®...
Using the auto aspect ratio feature When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of the following input sources is received: A 480i signal from the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream •...
Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from four different modes, as described below. Mode Picture Quality Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard Standard picture settings (factory setting) Lower contrast for darkened room (factory Movie setting) Designed for viewing of tables/documents...
Using the closed caption mode Base closed captions The closed caption mode has two options: Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, • and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked “CC” in program guides). Text—An on-screen display of information not related to •...
CC Selector You can use the CC Selector to temporarily override the default analog caption mode (set in Base CC Mode) for a particular channel. However, once you change to another analog channel, the closed caption setting will automatically change back to the current Base CC Mode setting. You can also use the CC Selector to select digital closed caption services (if available).
Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to output high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio program (SAP) containing a second language, music, or other audio information (when provided by individual stations). When the TV receives a stereo or SAP broadcast, the word “STEREO”...
Using the StableSound ® feature The StableSound ® feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source changes (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial).
Using the Locks menu The Locks menu includes the Enable Rating Blocking, Edit Rating Limits, Channels Block, Input Lock, Front (control) Panel Lock, Game Timer, and New PIN Code features. You can use these features after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code Press Y and highlight the Locks menu icon.
Done • The additional rating system is not designed, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba, nor is the availability of an additional rating system determined or controlled by Toshiba. Similarly, the rating of programs in an additional rating system is not determined, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba.
Independent rating system for broadcasters Ratings Description and Content themes Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may TV-MA be unsuitable for children under 17.) L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity V) Graphic violence Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some material that many parents would find...
To block all channels at once: Highlight Block All in step 5 on previous page and then highlight Done and press T. To unblock all locked channels at once: Highlight Allow All in step 5 on previous page and then highlight Done and press T.
® Using the GameTimer You can use the GameTimer to set a time limit for playing a video game (30–120 minutes). When the GameTimer expires, the TV enters Input Lock mode and locks out the input source for the video game device. ®...
Using the PC settings feature You can view an image from a PC on the TV screen. When a PC is connected to the TV's PC IN terminal, you can use the PC Settings feature to make adjustments to the image. If the edges of the picture are cut off, readjust the Horizontal Position and Vertical Position.
Using CE-Link This is a new feature that uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba CE-Link compatible devices from the TV remote via HDMI connection (- page 20). When the Enable CE-Link in the CE-Link setup menu (- page 65) is set to On, the following CE-Link functions will be enabled.
– POWER turns the device on and off. – Contents Menu accesses the contents list when you press T. At this time, the CE-Link Player Control menu will disappear. Note: • These functions depend on the devices that are connected. •...
Displaying TV status information To display TV status information using RECALL: Press E on the remote control. The following information will display (if applicable): Current input (ANT, VIDEO 1, etc.) • If ANT is the current input, either “CABLE” (for cable TV) •...
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings features Using dynamic contrast When dynamic contrast is set to Low, Middle, or High, the TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjust the video.
Selecting the color temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures (Cool, Medium, and Warm), as described below. Mode Picture Quality Cool blueish Medium neutral Warm reddish To select the color temperature: Press Y and open the Video menu.
Using MPEG noise reduction The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference caused by MPEG compression. Choices for MPEG noise reduction are Off, Low, Middle, and High. Off is automatically selected when this feature is disabled (“grayed out”). To select the MPEG noise reduction level: Press Y and open the Video menu.
The Select Standard Color window will be displayed. Press B or b to highlight the color you want to adjust, and then press T. Select Standard Color Base Colors Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan The Color Adjustment window will be displayed. Press B to freeze the picture.
Using the advanced audio settings features Using the SRS WOW ™ surround sound feature ™ SRS WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies (SRS 3D, SRS Focus, and SRS TruBass) that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Black box on-screen The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes •...
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The V-Chip feature is available for the U.S. V-Chip • system only (- page 59). No CE-Link operation • The CE-Link feature is available for Toshiba CE-Link compatible devices. • Make sure the HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo ) are used.
If, after trying the solutions, the problem still exists: In the U.S., call TACP Consumer Solutions at 1-800-575-5469. • In Canada, locate the nearest Toshiba authorized service depot by directing your web browser to www.toshiba.ca; click • “Home Entertainment,” and then click “Support.”...
Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26” and Larger Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS LCD TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
Toshiba modifications to the Television; h. Service of a Television on which the TOSHIBA label or logo, rating label or serial number have been defaced or removed; On-site service and repair of the Television; and...
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If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the “Troubleshooting” section, you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest ASP, visit TCL’s web site at www.toshiba.ca, or call toll free 1-800-268-3404 (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the ASP.
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A copy of the GPL source code in this product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800)631-3811. There will be a charge to cover the costs of providing the source code. A copy of the LGPL source code in this product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800)631-3811.
Index Antenna cable ... 13 ... 39 Antenna input configuration ... 56 Audio quality adjustments Audio system connection ... 21 ... 52 Auto aspect Auto Input ... 41 ... 66 Auto power off Back of the TV ... 12 ... 54 Base closed captions Blocking channels ...
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